Postcode insights

M1 7BQ

Deansgate

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M1 7BQ

Overview

Postcode M1 7BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Piccadilly & Ancoats area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 423 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is University Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
423
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 423 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from M1 7BQ.

Flood risk

Medium

Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 7BQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 7BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road
0.4 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 7BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUniversity GreenMediumWalking directions to University Green
0.4 miGartside GardensSmallWalking directions to Gartside Gardens
0.2 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
31,162.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
89.34(+1391%)
Violence and sexual offences
85.88(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
71.08(+296%)
Theft from the person
66.63(+5595%)
Other theft
53.8(+715%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
145
53.7%
British
28
10.37%
Other White
27
10%
Arab
17
6.3%
Indian
12
4.44%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
56.93%
Level 3 (A level)
78
29.21%
Other
14
5.24%
No qualifications
9
3.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.37%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
85.19%
Other social rented
4
7.41%
Owns with a mortgage
2
3.7%
Owns outright
1
1.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.85%
Total households: 54

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£584
Flats196£230,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£238,000
2017£209,950
2018£225,000
2019£225,000
2020£305,100
2021£358,080
2022£320,736
2023£315,000
2024£326,700
2025£245,000
2026£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£335
2026£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deansgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 7BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 7BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Apartment 49, Montana House, 136, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AFFlatsLeasehold£175,000
30 Jul 2025Apartment 6, Montana House, 136, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AFFlatsLeasehold£170,000
25 Mar 2025Apartment 53, Montana House, 136, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AFFlatsLeasehold£193,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 208, 90, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
03 Feb 2026Flat 402, 90, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the M1 7BQ postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 7BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal Northern College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 7BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 7BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Home Minimart9 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7FAWalking directions to One Home Minimart
0.1 miAsda Express51 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7GAWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miSpar88 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSpar2-4 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QAWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTesco ExpressOxford Road, Manchester, M1 7EDWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M1 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardDeansgateE05011361
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Piccadilly & AncoatsE02006912
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 055AE01005128
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-10-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 7BQ

Is M1 7BQ (Piccadilly & Ancoats) safe?

The area around M1 7BQ records about 423 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M1 7BQ?

The median sale price around M1 7BQ in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 7BQ?

There are 20 schools close to M1 7BQ, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), Royal Northern College of Music and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 7BQ?

The closest station to M1 7BQ is Manchester Oxford Road, about 246 m away.

How deprived is the area around M1 7BQ?

M1 7BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M1 7BQ (Piccadilly & Ancoats) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 7BQ is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Wakefield (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.